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Acromesomelic Dysplasia

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acromesomelic dysplasia syndrome.

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At a Glance, Synonyms, Classification, Genetic Inheritance, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Clinical Aspects, Type I: Maroteaux Type (Amdm), Type II: Hunter-Thompson Type (Amdh), Type III: Grebe Type (Amdg), Type IV: Brahimi Bacha Type, Type V: Campailla Martinelli Type, Anesthetic Considerations, References

Excerpt:

"Extremely short stature as a result of acromesomelic dysplasia of the limbs (forearms, forelegs, hands, feet). In general, patients present with normal intelligence. Joint dislocations may occur. Normal craniofacial and axial skeleton. Care with positioning.Skeletal disorder that affects the limbs and the spine. Newborns affected with AMDM generally are of normal weight, length, and head circumference but can have short-appearing limbs. Older children and adults are significantly shorter than their peers, generally of normal intelligence, and are not expected to have any additional medical complications other than their skeletal changes...."

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